Ipswich Tribune No doctors: Canberra blamed for GP clinic closure THE doors of Willowbank Medical Practice have closed – and with them, for many locals, the last reliable link to timely, local medical care. Rob Mellett 16 Jul 2025
Ipswich Tribune ‘Betrayed’: NDIS cuts strand most vulnerable MICHELLE Belcher still remembers the call. Rob Mellett 09 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - What is the NDIS? THE fundamental aim of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is to improve the quality of life of people with significant and permanent disability. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - New guidelines on accessibility of digital tech THE Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act when providing digital products and services. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Stories of success from NDIS STORIES of the life-changing difference NDIS funding has made for individuals and their families are shared on the scheme’s website. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health Rebalance services to save the NDIS: Grattan Institute THE National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake, according to the findings outlined in a new Grattan Institute report. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Changes to funding are all about timing and budgets CHANGES to how people with disability receive their funding began in late May this year and are being gradually rolled out. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Autism most common disability AUTISM is the most common disability for people involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health Opportunities for graduates in the NDIA THE National Disability Insurance Agency has a graduate development program – a career opportunity within the Australian public service. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health Extra free dental care unveiled at Silkstone Dental WEST Moreton Health has unveiled a newly expanded Silkstone Dental Clinic which will bring free dental care to children and eligible adults. Rob Mellett 25 Jun 2025
Health Age no barrier for dedicated PCYC volunteers DEDICATED PCYC volunteers have shown age is no barrier when it comes to helping out. Rob Mellett 04 Jun 2025
Health Hospital Foundation unveils new name at gala night THE Ipswich Hospital Foundation celebrated a major milestone recently at its sold-out Gala Dinner in aid of mental health support in the region. Rob Mellett 04 Jun 2025
Property Cops, fire ant squads ride roughshod over rights GROWING numbers of Southeast Queenslanders are pushing back against National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) tactics they say undermine property rights. Rob Mellett 04 Jun 2025
Council Heated vote: flagship river program stays – for now IPSWICH Council has voted to stay hooked up to the State’s river-quality monitoring program, even though the Mayor believes its benefits fail to stack up for the city. Rob Mellett 11 Jun 2025
State Politics Miller: Health Dept heads should roll over dumps QUEENSLAND Health officials should be charged with misconduct over alleged historic failures to address health risks from Ipswich dumps. Rob Mellett 09 Apr 2025
Property PFAS 23,826 times higher than guidelines at DA site A SWANBANK site earmarked for a new retail park has been identified in government documents as one polluted with record levels of cancer-causing forever chemical PFAS. Rob Mellett 09 Apr 2025
Ipswich Tribune No leachate plan in Candy Soil Ebenezer plan THE council has permitted Tivoli composter Candy Soil three months to fix up issues on its development application for its proposed move to Ebenezer. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry submissions open online SUBMISSIONS are now open online for the public who have health-related concerns they attribute to odours from the Swanbank, New Chum Industrial Estates. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry to include North Ipswich, Karalee THE man leading the health inquiry into the effects of noxious odours from Swanbank and New Chum waste operators says he will expand the investigation to allow all residents to have their say. Rob Mellett 12 Feb 2025
